Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt offers an interdisciplinary academic program that seeks to facilitate the critical study of Jewish history, religion, language, philosophy, politics, culture, society, music, art, and literature across continents and eras, and to situate this study in relation to the world in the present. The program accesses the resources of the entire university to explore Judaism, its evolution and expression from biblical times onwards.
Students interested in graduate instruction in Jewish studies have the option of pursuing a master of arts in Jewish studies through the Graduate Department of Religion, or a graduate certificate in Jewish studies through the Program in Jewish Studies.